2017 Lexus ES Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES Hybrid years
- Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid. That ranks 8th out of 13 ES Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 26,928 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 26,928 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When starting vehicle that was stationary and depressed breaks to shift car from park into reverse. The car stayed in neutral and just rolled as if no gear engaged. The error on the screen read: 'to start vehicle, put shift lever into p'
Other Lexus ES Hybrid years
← 2016 ES Hybrid · 2018 ES Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 ES Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 ES Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 ES Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 ES Hybrid | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 ES Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 ES Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 ES Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 ES Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 ES Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 ES Hybrid | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 ES Hybrid | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 ES Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES Hybrid model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.